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We asked the question, was Gavin Bazunu’s decision the right one?
Sep 28, 2026
The Echo spoke to residents in the Firhouse community on their thoughts about Gavin Bazunu’s decision to step away from the national team squad rather than... Read More
Tallaght
Judge grants leave for judicial review of Village Scheme
A JUDGE has granted leave for a judicial review to proceed into the Tallaght Village Enhancement Scheme in what is dubbed “a significant moment.” Chairperson ... Read More
Monsignor John left a legacy of commitment in the parish
MONSIGNOR John Deasy left a legacy of commitment and dedication in Springfield and Crumlin that made him “loved” as people paid tribute following his passing ... Read More
Hoarding at village described as dangerous and unsightly
WATCH THE state of hoarding at the corner of Main Street and Greenhills Road has been described as “dangerous and unsightly” as a local community group ... Read More
Clondalkin
Anglers frustrated at lack of action at Corkagh Lakes
LOCAL anglers have shared their frustration at the lack of action from South Dublin County Council regarding the ongoing issue of dumping and littering at ... Read More
Plans for social and affordable mixed tenure housing at Old Castle Park
SOUTH Dublin County Council is seeking planning permission for a social and affordable mixed-tenure housing development at Old Castle Park in Clondalkin. The proposed development ... Read More
Local Faces: Kevin Sherwin
THIS week, we're delighted to feature a man who will be a familiar face to many of our readers, writes Ken Doyle. Kevin Sherwin not ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Crack the code programme supports children with dyslexia
THE Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Daryl Barron, paid a visit to Crack the Code, a parent-led literacy programme to support children with dyslexia and ... Read More
Childcare services launch Strategic plan
LORD Mayor Darryl Barron visited the Cherry Orchard Community Childcare Services to launch its Strategic Plan, following an extensive period of consultation with the service’s ... Read More
Local Faces: Marie Mulligan
THIS week, we have the great pleasure of introducing one of those people who donates her time and energy to ensuring her community is a ... Read More
Lucan
River restoration project to improve fish passage
A NEW river restoration project, the Liffey Salmon Migration Barrier Project, is being developed to improve fish passage along the River Liffey and support the ... Read More
12,000sqm warehouse proposed for Mountpark
A PLANNING permission application has been submitted by MLEU for the construction of a warehousing unit on a site within Mountpark Grange Castle West, on ... Read More
Lucan model Courtney Smith lands spot at Paris Fashion Week
"IT IS a huge milestone for me and something I am really looking forward to experiencing," beams Lucan's Courtney Smith. Courtney, a previous Miss Dublin, ... Read More
Sport
August Sports Star of the Month: Ellen Walshe
ELLEN Walshe has been named as the Active South Dublin Sports Star for August. The Templeogue swimmer delivered a hugely impressive performance at the 2026 ... Read More
Sport
August Team of the Month: Limekiln Rounders Senior Women
LIMEKILN Rounders Senior Women’s team have been named as Active South Dublin’s Team of the month after an excellent performance saw them win the All ... Read More
Sport
Slade bloom in dramatic cup final
SLADE Valley golf club bridged a gap of 21 years as they emerged victorious in what was a dramatic Bloom Cup final against Castle, reports ... Read More
Sport
Hibs target Shamrock Rovers boss Bradley
SHAMROCK Rover’ boss Stephen Bradley has been linked with the Hibernian job and is said to be the leading candidate for the position. Bradley would ... Read More
Sport
Tallaght Rugby Club links up with Guinness for senior season
TALLAGHT Rugby Club have announced that they will be merging their Senior Team with Guinness Rugby Club for the foreseeable future. The arrangement was decided ... Read More
Business
Rathcoole and Baldonnell firms selected for Enterprise Ireland start-up programme
BUSINESSES from Baldonnell and Rathcoole have been selected by Enterprise Ireland to participate in the latest Prep4Seed Programme. Business and management consultants Alfaeye of Baldonnell ... Read More
Business
Navi in Fonthill secures major French investment
FONTHILL-based pharmacy services firm Navi Group is set to become majority-owned by a French group in a deal that will see their value skyrocket past ... Read More
Business
Baker Olivia rises to national glory with gold winning loaf
OLD BAWN native Olivia Nash took home gold at the National Brown Bread Baking Competition at the National Ploughing Championships on Thursday. 29-year-old Olivia won ... Read More
Business
Henkel trio celebrate decades in Tallaght
THIS year, Henkel celebrated 150 years in business and Loctite reached 60, and three workers in the Tallaght facility have spent more than 30 years ... Read More
Business
Uniphar reports €1.59bn in revenue as profits rise
CITYWEST-based Uniphar has posted higher revenues and profits in the first half of the year, with revenues over €1.5 billion noted. The healthcare services provider ... Read More
Warehouse extension proposal refused over safety concerns
PERMISSION has been refused for an application to see the extension of an existing warehouse development by 398sqm in a currently disused yard area at ... Read More
Asia Market secures approval for electrical upgrade in Ballymount
ASIA Market, located in the Merrywell Business Park, Ballymount Road Lower, has been granted planning permission by SDCC for a full electrical upgrade, reports Grace ... Read More
Bid to extend permission for junior school extension
AN APPLICATION has been submitted by St. Thomas' Junior National School’s Board of Management, for an extension of the duration of planning permission to allow for ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Auditions open for Drimnagh’s Oz panto
"IT’S THE 'Wicked' story and the 'Wizard of Oz' story together for panto," explains Nicole McDonald, producer of the upcoming Drimnagh Panto. 'Drimnagh Goes to ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Rapper J.D.C.C. launches record label alongside debut album
"I’LL not say too much more about it other than this: in the words of Ol’ Blue Eyes himself, the best is yet to come!" ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Time travelling Irish language show set for Civic Theatre stage
'STAIR' is the "hilarious", new interactive show from High Rock Productions. A dusty box of ancient artefacts transports theatregoers back in time to meet a ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: A bumper Hawthorn harvest
Rosaleen Dwyer is the County Heritage Officer at South Dublin County Council – every week she gives us an insight into the natural heritage around ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Music, theatre and workshops lined up for FORUM at Rua Red
RUA RED, in partnership with the SDCC Arts Office, is "delighted" to present FORUM, an intercultural arts festival between September 25 and 26, 2026 according to Subhashini ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: A unique library that is part of the fabric of Clondalkin
Clondalkin Library is a gorgeous, unique, heritage building still very much in daily use. It is situated at the junction of Monastery Road and Floraville ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Peamount Hospital offer a wide range of health and welfare services to people
In the hinterland between Clondalkin, Newcastle, and Lucan, Peamount Healthcare’s campus sits on a large site on rising ground 300 feet above sea level in ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history as Gaeilge with Pól Ó Meadhra: ‘An Rí’ á léiriú ag Aisteoirí Thamhlachta
IS dráma amuigh faoin aer é ‘An Rí’ le Pádraig Mac Piarais a léirigh Aisteoirí Thamhlachta ar Dhomhnach Cásca, i Músaem na bPiarsach, Ráth Fearnáin, ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Discovering all the facts and fictions about our ancestors
Children are said to typically ask their parents or guardians “Where did I come from?” This question in adulthood takes on another meaning for people ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history as Gaeilge with Pól Ó Meadhra
IS dráma amuigh faoin aer é ‘An Rí’ le Pádraig Mac Piarais a bheidh á léiriú ag Aisteoirí Thamhlachta ar Dhomhnach na Cásca i Músaem ... Read More
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Long-Established Rathgar Therapy Practice Launches Low-Cost Counselling Service
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